West Nile virus pool found in Village of Goshen

GOSHEN – The first mosquito pool carrying West Nile virus in Orange County this season has been found n the Village of Goshen.
The county health department has been monitoring the mosquito population.

“This is an important reminder that mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus are present in our region,” said County Executive Steven Neuhaus. The health department provides tools, resources, and guidance residents “residents need to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and to reduce the risk of bites to themselves and their families.”

Acting County Health Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Roman says residents should protect themselves by wearing appropriate clothing and consider sprays when outdoors and check their property for any pooling or stagnant water.

To minimize the risk of providing mosquito breeding places, officials recommend disposing of any container that can hold standing water, change birdbath water twice a week, get rid of old tires and drain water from swimming pool covers.